Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for San Diego, CA
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for San Diego residents — from official city and county sources.
- Trash (gray bin) and organics (green bin: food scraps and yard waste) collected weekly; recycling (blue bin) collected every two weeks. Containers must be placed out by 6 a.m. on the scheduled collection day.
- No on-demand curbside bulky-item pickup. A citywide on-demand bulky pickup program was planned but paused by City Council in June 2026 to keep the new Solid Waste Management Fee low, and the September 2026 rate reduction confirmed there are no resources for it. Free bulky disposal is available only at periodic Community Cleanup events; otherwise residents self-haul to the Miramar Landfill (fee) or use the free Miramar mattress/box spring drop-off site.
- Community Cleanup events are free. Self-haul to Miramar Landfill is for a fee (flat-rate by vehicle type and load). Mattresses and box springs are free at the Miramar mattress collection site.
- City of San Diego — Environmental Services Department
At a glance: San Diego
- Trash day
- Trash (gray bin) and organics (green bin: food scraps and yard waste) collected weekly; recycling (blue bin) collected every two weeks. Containers must be placed out by 6 a.m. on the scheduled collection day.
- Bulk pickup
- No on-demand curbside bulky-item pickup. A citywide on-demand bulky pickup program was planned but paused by City Council in June 2026 to keep the new Solid Waste Management Fee low, and the September 2026 rate reduction confirmed there are no resources for it. Free bulky disposal is available only at periodic Community Cleanup events; otherwise residents self-haul to the Miramar Landfill (fee) or use the free Miramar mattress/box spring drop-off site.
- Bulk cost
- Community Cleanup events are free. Self-haul to Miramar Landfill is for a fee (flat-rate by vehicle type and load). Mattresses and box springs are free at the Miramar mattress collection site.
- Dump
- Miramar Landfill
- Hazardous waste
- Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility (Miramar Landfill)
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Trash (gray bin) and organics (green bin: food scraps and yard waste) collected weekly; recycling (blue bin) collected every two weeks. Containers must be placed out by 6 a.m. on the scheduled collection day.
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
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| Miramar Landfill | landfill | 5180 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111 City of San Diego's only active landfill; proof of City residency required for City disposal rates (driver's license, current vehicle registration, or utility bill). | Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (self-dumping vehicles accepted until 4:30 p.m.). Closed Sundays and on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. | — |
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| Miramar Recycling Center | drop-off | 5165 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111 (at the Miramar Landfill complex) | Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Closed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. | Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and other CFC-containing appliances: $25 each. Large household appliances (stoves, washers, dryers, hot water heaters): $12 each. Tires (18" and under, no rims): $7 each. Small computer and household electronics (1–49 lbs, incl. printers, keyboards, mice): $0.25 per pound. |
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Household hazardous waste
Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility (Miramar Landfill)
- Address
- 5161 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111 (at the Miramar Landfill complex)
- Phone
- 858-694-7000
- Hours
- Wednesdays and Saturdays 9 a.m.–3 p.m., by appointment only (except holidays). Facility closures published on the City site include Jul 4 2026, Nov 28 2026, Dec 26 2026, Jan 2 2027.
- Residency
- City of San Diego residents only; bring proof of residency (picture ID or recent bill showing name and address). Drop-off is free of charge.
Accepted
- paints
- cleaners
- motor oil
- batteries
- pesticides
- electronics
- mercury devices
- products labeled toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Weekly curbside organics collection — the City-provided green bin takes food scraps and yard waste together. Residents without curbside organics service can self-haul green waste to the Miramar Greenery, 5180 Convoy St (Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–4 p.m.).
E-waste
- How
- Drop off electronics at the Miramar Recycling Center, 5165 Convoy St (Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). Electronics are also accepted free of charge at the City's Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility, 5161 Convoy St, by appointment only (Wednesdays and Saturdays 9 a.m.–3 p.m.).
- Cost
- Miramar Recycling Center: $0.25 per pound for small computer and household electronics (1–49 lbs). Free at the HHW Transfer Facility (Wed/Sat, by appointment).
San Diego has no free on-demand curbside bulky pickup — a planned program was paused by City Council in June 2026 and definitively shelved with the September 2026 trash-fee reduction. Free mattress/box spring drop-off is available at the mattress collection site at 5161 Convoy St. Cash is no longer accepted at Miramar Landfill (checks, credit and debit cards only). The City's Environmental Services Department serves eligible residential properties (up to four units on a single lot).
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in San Diego, CA?
- Trash (gray bin) and organics (green bin: food scraps and yard waste) collected weekly; recycling (blue bin) collected every two weeks. Containers must be placed out by 6 a.m. on the scheduled collection day.
- When is bulk pickup in San Diego, CA?
- No on-demand curbside bulky-item pickup. A citywide on-demand bulky pickup program was planned but paused by City Council in June 2026 to keep the new Solid Waste Management Fee low, and the September 2026 rate reduction confirmed there are no resources for it. Free bulky disposal is available only at periodic Community Cleanup events; otherwise residents self-haul to the Miramar Landfill (fee) or use the free Miramar mattress/box spring drop-off site. The City holds occasional Community Cleanup events organized by City Council district. Residents in an upcoming cleanup zone receive a flyer in advance with the pickup date and accepted items; check the Environmental Services page at sandiego.gov or the Get It Done app for upcoming events.
- How much does bulk pickup cost in San Diego?
- Community Cleanup events are free. Self-haul to Miramar Landfill is for a fee (flat-rate by vehicle type and load). Mattresses and box springs are free at the Miramar mattress collection site.
- Where can I dump trash near San Diego?
- Miramar Landfill (5180 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111); Miramar Recycling Center (5165 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111 (at the Miramar Landfill complex))
- Where do I take hazardous waste in San Diego?
- Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility (Miramar Landfill) (5161 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111 (at the Miramar Landfill complex))
- Yard waste in San Diego: Weekly curbside organics collection — the City-provided green bin takes food scraps and yard waste together. Residents without curbside organics service can self-haul green waste to the Miramar Greenery, 5180 Convoy St (Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–4 p.m.).
- Weekly curbside organics collection — the City-provided green bin takes food scraps and yard waste together. Residents without curbside organics service can self-haul green waste to the Miramar Greenery, 5180 Convoy St (Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–4 p.m.).
- E-waste in San Diego: Drop off electronics at the Miramar Recycling Center, 5165 Convoy St (Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). Electronics are also accepted free of charge at the City's Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility, 5161 Convoy St, by appointment only (Wednesdays and Saturdays 9 a.m.–3 p.m.).
- Drop off electronics at the Miramar Recycling Center, 5165 Convoy St (Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). Electronics are also accepted free of charge at the City's Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility, 5161 Convoy St, by appointment only (Wednesdays and Saturdays 9 a.m.–3 p.m.).